It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
TACITUSThings are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
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Rulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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This I regard as history’s highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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